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L2 Pragmatic Competence in Chinese EFL Routines

L2 Pragmatic Competence in Chinese EFL Routines

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This book explores the use of computer-animated elicitation tasks to study formulaic/pragmatic routines in Chinese EFL learners,using a socio-cognitive approach to analyze the data. It provides a new theoretical perspective on traditional L2 pragmatic research.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 139 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore


This book takes a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the study of pragmatics, delving into one of its fundamental constructs, formulaic/pragmatic routines. In addition to the components proposed by Roever (2011) and Taguchi (2013), it actively integrates multidimensional pragmatic modalities, encompassing both production (initiating and responding) and reception (recognition, comprehension, and perception). Rather than limiting itself to one or two types of task modalities, it seeks to understand the complexities of language use in a holistic manner.

By focusing specifically on Chinese EFL learners, the book leverages an emerging instrument, the computer-animated elicitation task, for data collection based on authentic oral responses. This approach aims to avoid "coached" responses and provides a more naturalistic representation of language use.

Following this, the book applies the socio-cognitive approach, proposed by renowned linguistic expert Prof. Istvan Kecskes, to conduct an in-depth analysis of the collected data. This theoretical framework enables a deeper understanding of the cognitive and social factors that influence pragmatic communication.

In essence, this book offers a fresh and innovative theoretical perspective to the traditional field of L2 pragmatic research, shedding light on the intricate interplay between language, cognition, and social context in language learning. It is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and educators interested in exploring the complexities of pragmatics and its application to second language acquisition.

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811963513
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022

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